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as in intrusion
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as in swelling
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for obtrusion
Noun
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Then in 2020, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex stepped back as senior royals, citing unbearable media intrusions and a lack of support from the palace.—
Stephanie Nolasco,
Fox News,
30 Jan. 2025 -
The remodeling work is also alleged to have resulted in water intrusion that has damaged the unit below their residence, and the Feits have refused to take responsibility for the damage.—
Christyne D. Santisteban,
Miami Herald,
29 Jan. 2025
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Signs of a more severe injury include intense pain, swelling and difficulty walking.—
Dan Perry,
Newsweek,
31 Jan. 2025
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This condition involves inflammation and swelling of the bile ducts and causes fever, chills, abdominal pain, and jaundice.—
Mark Gurarie,
Health,
31 Jan. 2025
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Diplomatic Headache Mexico's new president, Claudia Sheinbaum, has criticized the FTO designation as a potential infringement on Mexican sovereignty.—
John Yoo and John Shu,
Newsweek,
23 Jan. 2025
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Griner’s attorney told the campaign to take the image down and sued for copyright infringement after King would not agree to pay for the unauthorized use.—
Maureen Groppe,
USA TODAY,
21 Jan. 2025
Noun
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These cells cause vascular dilatation, resulting in crimson skin tone that is associated with niacin usage.—
Amber Smith,
Discover Magazine,
11 Oct. 2022
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That dilatation then triggers a primitive gut pain signal that’s perceived around the bellybutton.—
Tony Dajer,
Discover Magazine,
11 Feb. 2020
Noun
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The first shot was off from Solo Ball, who finished with a game-high 20 points on 6-for-17 shooting, and the second didn’t leave Jayden Ross’ hand in time, a shot clock violation with five seconds left that allowed the Musketeers to seal the game at the free throw line.—
Joe Arruda,
Hartford Courant,
26 Jan. 2025
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Weidner is trying to get several South Florida cities, including Davie and Boca Raton, to join in, calling homes subject to foreclosure because of aggressive enforcement of code violations a potential goldmine of untapped revenue.—
Ben Wieder,
Miami Herald,
26 Jan. 2025
Noun
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The recall update did not state how much of the addictive was used in the cheese puffs.—
Kevin Lynn,
Newsweek,
6 Jan. 2025
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Last month, the brand also officially announced the launch of a new cereal, Oreo Puffs, which is a new spin on Oreo cereal featuring crunchy and chocolatey puffs with some mini marshmallows in the mix.—
Becca Longmire,
People.com,
3 Jan. 2025
Noun
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There’s the tightly wound mom, Rebekah (Lucy Liu); the depressed dad, Chris (Chris Sullivan), who’s distracted by some unspecified transgression in his past; and two teenage kids: Tyler (Eddy Maday) and Chloe (Callina Liang), both of whom are mourning the recent, tragic loss of a friend.—
David Sims,
The Atlantic,
25 Jan. 2025
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Each of these transgressions merits deeper discussion.—
The Editorial Board,
Chicago Tribune,
23 Jan. 2025
Noun
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There are knobs to twist, levers to slide and songs to sample all while maintaining an interaction with the crowd who reacts as the DJ manipulates sound.—
Eric Fuller,
Forbes,
24 Jan. 2025
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In addition to its beautiful design, the kettle also features a sturdy wooden handle and eye-catching lid complete with brass details and a glass knob to add extra flair.—
Alicia Geigel,
Southern Living,
23 Jan. 2025
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“Obtrusion.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/obtrusion. Accessed 9 Feb. 2025.
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